Glenwood Cemetery — Local services in Houston

First I was afraid, I was petrified, Kept thinking I couldn't walk alone, With all these graves by my side, But I spent so many hours, Thinking how I'd yelp this place, I grew strong, I learned how to write on, And so I'm back, Out on Washington, I just walked in to find it here, With nice headstones all over the place, I should have stole the FTR, I should have added this to my bookmarks, If I had known for just one second, A five star I would get to see!

Is it weird to rate a cemetery a 5 star?

I knew this would be an interesting exploration right when I drove in and saw a familiar face on the side of the road with a camera in hand...I scream out, "Gretchen?"

Sure enough it was our very own top yelper out and about taking pictures. I gracefully asked if I could join her on my tour around the cemetery. She showed me some very recognizable Houstonian families and even showed me where Howard Hughes' burial site was.

The headstones in the place are ridiculous. It was like walking through a museum with statues all around. If you are aren't creeped out by the fact that it's a cemetery I suggest you come check this place out. As it is one of the best kept...

This vast cemetery, while in the middle of a busy metropolitan area, is a very quiet and serene place. While I was there, there was some updating going on with the grounds so some road were no accessible due to machinary. The staff though was very helpful in finding alternate way around. I specifically went to see the grave of howard hughes. You can no longer access it, though you can see it. I asked why it was closed off and the representative informed me it was due to people no acting respectfully while there. I, also, stopped by and saw the grave Gene Tierney. There is a small parking space across the road from it. I went into the office, where you can find a restroom, and spoke with the staff there is a book on sale there about the cemetery for $50. A little pricey but very beautiful and interesting. The staff in the office was also very informative and gve me tips on other interesting graves to stop at. Overall,...

Glenwood Cemetery is literally one of my favorite places in the world. Generations of history are buried here under elaborate and often moving monuments in this exquisite and lush setting on the elevated banks of Buffalo Bayou opposite downtown Houston. In the shade of a diverse collection of hundreds of trees rests dozens of prominent figures from American history - such as the famous billionaire aviator Howard Hughes, and the first president of the Republic of Texas, Anson Jones.

In nice weather this is a marvelous place to explore on foot. You'll see and appreciate much more. But even just driving through the cemetery is a special experience. The roads snake almost randomly up, down, and around through the varied elevations of all 42 acres. From your car you can take a slow drive and read prominent names and dates on the amazing works of art chiseled out of the full spectrum of...